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PM Modi receives call from Qatar Amir after 12 Indians killed in gas plant explosion: 'We share grief...'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (June 23) received a phone call from the Amir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani after 12 Indian nationals lost their lives in a tragic gas explosion at the Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar. The Qatari Amir conveyed his condolences over the loss of Indian lives in the accident.
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NDTV
· Jun 23, 2026
Qatar Emir Calls PM Modi, Condoles Deaths Of 12 Indians In Blast
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday received a phone call from the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, who expressed grief over the death of Indian nationals in a tragic accident at...
India Today
· Jun 23, 2026
PM gets condolence call from Qatar's Emir after 12 Indians killed in gas blast
PM gets condolence call from Qatar's Emir after 12 Indians killed in gas blast
DawnNews English
· Jun 23, 2026
Pakistani, Indian Nationals Among 13 Dead After 'Technical Malfunction' at Qatar LNG Plant | Dawn
At least 13 people, including Pakistani and Indian nationals, were killed following a reported technical malfunction at a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Qatar. Authorities are investigating the incident as questions emerge about industrial safety and operational procedures at one of the world's leading energy-producing nations. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #qatar #lng #IndustrialAccident #WorkerSafety #EnergyIndustry #Pakistan #India #DawnNewsEnglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
The Tribune
· Jun 23, 2026
Qatar Amir calls PM Modi, offers condolences over death of 12 Indians in Ras Laffan blast
Qatar's Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, on Tuesday spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and conveyed his condolences over the death of 12 Indian nationals in the tragic blast at an LNG facility at the Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar.
Vision Times
· Jun 23, 2026
Qatar Ras Laffan LNG Hub Explosion Kills 13, Injures 66
According to Reuters, an explosion occured on the evening of June 21 at the Barzan gas facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan industrial zone, a major hub for natural gas operations. Qatari authorities reported 13 fatalities and 66 injuries. Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs and QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi described the cause as a []
Washington Examiner
· Jun 22, 2026
Explosion at Qatari natural gas plant kills 13: Energy minister
An explosion and fire at a Qatari natural gas site left 13 people dead and 66 injured on Sunday, according to the country’s energy minister. Saad Sherida al Kaabi, Qatar’s energy minister and the CEO of QatarEnergy, confirmed on Monday morning that the operations incident was an accident. The incident occurred when workers were restarting []
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Related coverage for "PM Modi receives call from Qatar Amir after 12 Indians killed in gas plant explosion: 'We share grief...'": NDTV — Qatar Emir Calls PM Modi, Condoles Deaths Of 12 Indians In Blast. India Today — PM gets condolence call from Qatar's Emir after 12 Indians killed in gas blast. DawnNews English — Pakistani, Indian Nationals Among 13 Dead After 'Technical Malfunction' at Qatar LNG Plant | Dawn. The Tribune — Qatar Amir calls PM Modi, offers condolences over death of 12 Indians in Ras Laffan blast. Vision Times — Qatar Ras Laffan LNG Hub Explosion Kills 13, Injures 66. Washington Examiner — Explosion at Qatari natural gas plant kills 13: Energy minister
